Second Hand BMW i3 Rear Light
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A buyer's guide to used BMW i3 rear light
No two rear lights are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's left or right
- State whether it's LED or standard bulb
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Fitment questions
Will a rear light from an earlier BMW i3 fit my facelift model?
The BMW i3 was produced from 2013 and received a facelift in 2017, and the rear light design did change at that point, so a pre-2017 unit is unlikely to be a straight swap onto a 2017-or-later car without modification. You should confirm with the breaker whether the part they have is pre- or post-facelift before buying. Never assume fitment across the 2017 boundary without the breaker checking your specific registration against their donor vehicle.
Does it matter whether the i3 is a standard model or the i3s when buying a rear light?
Trim level does not affect rear light fitment on the BMW i3 — the i3s uses the same body shell and rear light aperture as the standard i3, so you are not restricted to sourcing from the same trim. You may notice minor cosmetic differences in finish or badging between units from different trim levels, but the part will locate and connect the same way. Confirm the facelift status of the donor car with the breaker, as that matters far more than trim.
Does the BMW i3 come in different body styles that would affect which rear light I need?
The BMW i3 was sold only as a five-door hatchback throughout its production run, so body style is not a variable you need to worry about when sourcing a rear light — every i3 shares the same basic body. What does matter is whether the car is pre- or post-2017 facelift, as the rear light units differ between those two generations. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can match the correct part to your car.
Will a rear light from a 2015 i3 fit a 2018 i3?
This swap crosses the 2017 facelift boundary, and the rear light design changed at that point, so a 2015 unit is unlikely to fit a 2018 car correctly. You should treat these as different generations for the purpose of rear light sourcing. Route this question to the breaker with both registrations so they can check the donor and recipient cars directly before you commit.
Does it matter whether I need the NS (nearside) or OS (offside) rear light on a BMW i3?
Yes — nearside and offside rear lights are handed and are not interchangeable, so always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. The nearside is the left-hand side as you sit in the car (kerb side in the UK), and the offside is the right. Getting this wrong is one of the most common ordering mistakes, so double-check before requesting a quote.
I have a 2014 BMW i3 with a range extender — does the REX engine affect which rear light I need?
No, the range extender engine makes no difference to rear light fitment — engine type is one of the factors that simply does not affect body panels or lighting on this model. A rear light from any other pre-facelift i3 (2013–2016) should be the correct generation match regardless of whether the donor car had a REX or not. Confirm the facelift status of the donor vehicle with the breaker, and provide your registration to be sure.